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In 1994 FAO published Weed management for developing countries, to make available the most relevant information on weed management. As there have been several new developments on weed management, FAO has updated the available information in this new publication on improved weed management. Weed management does not consist solely in the use of herbicides: other methods exist. The paper emphasizes the importance of evaluating weed ecology in understanding weed problems, the need to evaluate seed banks in the soil, the importance of evaluating weed competition and the ability of crops to compete with weeds.

This paper provides guidance for the measurement and assessment of fishing capacity, with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity. It provides a discussion and overview of the various concepts of capacity and capacity utilization and potential methods for estimating capacity discussed at the FAO Technical Consultation on the Measurement of Fishing Capacity held in Mexico City from 29 November to 3 December 1999. The paper also introduces some more recent methodologies for examining capacity in fisheries. Its specific objective is to provide the information necessary for developing a widely accepted definition of capacity for fisheries as well as sufficient detail about various methods for estimating capacity to permit an empirical assessment of fishing capacity conditional on the types of data typically available for fisheries.

The objective of this review is to present a broad view of the state of inland capture fisheries as of 2001. Status and trends are reported along with coverage of selected sections on the impact of dams on fisheries, fisheries in rice-based ecosystems, database on African water resources, indices of human development and environmental sustainability, and new approaches to improving inland fishery information. A floppy disk containing the figures presented in this circular is enclosed for better understanding.

Report of the Third Ad Hoc Meeting of Intergovernmental Organizations on Work Programmes Related to Subsides in Fisheries. Rome, 23-25 July 2003

Representatives from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, the Association of Southeast-Asian Nations, the Caribbean Community Secretariat, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific, the United Nations Environment Programme, the World Trade Organization and three invited experts attended the meeting. The agenda contained two main items: (i) presentation and discussion of current work programmes on subsidies in fisheries and (ii) presentation and discussion of methodologies used by participating organizations to establish the effects and impacts of subsidies.

The Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) considered a number of major topics at this session, including the future of GESAMP and the completion of the Strategic Plan, which GESAMP and its supporting agencies are committed to implementing as soon as possible. The supporting agencies have agreed to initiate the development of the GESAMP pool of experts and to take concrete steps to establish the GESAMP office. GESAMP took note of UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/57/141 requesting the establishment of a regular global marine assessment process by 2004 and proposed that it play a significant role in that process.

This publication describes the requirements for the use of ice (and chilled seawater) on board fishing vessels, from small insulated containers in dugout canoes, to refrigerated tanks on bigger vessels. It also gives and overview of the different ice plants and the ice produced. This publication is aimed both at fishermen who want to have more information about the technique used, and at boat owners who want to invest in the use of ice to preserve the catches, and meet the increasing demand for good quality fresh fish.

Land Reform, Land Settlement and Cooperatives first appeared 40 years ago, and has always promoted the exchange of experiences and served as an open forum where anyone working on land reform can find useful guidelines. In this issue, we present a historical overview from the perspective of our Rural Development Division and colleagues of the Land Tenure Service.

Southland. A case study-based training exercise in policy analysis for the agricultural and rural sector

The Southland case study is designed to provide an opportunity for a group of participants in a course on agricultural policy to mobilize their knowledge and skills on a fictitious country simulating many of the problems faced by developing countries. Based on realistic information on the country, presented in a set of documents collected from various sources and on a set of statistical tables, participants are asked to prepare a note outlining the key policy and institutional issues faced by the country and make proposals on how they can be addressed. This case study, developed in the early nineties, has evolved as the history of the fictitious "Southland" unfolded, following patterns similar to those of many developing countries. It has been successfully used on many occasions and in different locations but it had never been published. The material presented includes notes to participants and trainers, background information, studies, historical information, and a glossary of economic and institutional terminology. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the full text of the Southland case study in HTML and PDF formats, as well as a series of Excel data files that can be used for conducting quantitative analysis of selected statistics of the imaginary country. [Minimum system requirements: Windows 98, MSOffice 98, 64Mb RAM, Acrobat Reader 5.0]

Data on the composition of foods are essential for a diversity of purposes in many fields of activity. Food composition data was produced as a set of guidelines to aid individuals and organizations involved in the analysis of foods, the compilation of data, data dissemination and data use. Its primary objective is to show how to obtain good-quality data that meet the requirements of the multiple users of food composition databases. These guidelines draw on experience gained in countries where food composition programmes have been active for many years. This book provides an invaluable guide for professionals in health and agriculture research, policy development, food regulation and safety, food product development, clinical practice, epidemiology and many other fields of endeavour where food composition data provide a fundamental resource.

Freedom from hunger has been designated as a fundamental human right. Food safety is an intrinsic part of the concept of the right to adequate food. In situations of food crises, is it ethically acceptable that food safety standards be lower for food aid than for food trade? This report discusses the question in depth.

An increasing number of interdisciplinary activities on ethics are being undertaken by FAO. FAO Readings in Ethics is a new series, which brings together the results of such activities, carried out as an integral part of the Organization's regular programme of work. The series complements the FAO Ethics Series and the Reports of the Panel of Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture.

A robust regulatory framework for the corporate governance of water users' organizations is a fundamental ingredient of irrigation management transfer policies. The present publication offers a comparative analysis of the contemporary legislation of a wide variety of countries, providing the needed regulatory framework for water users' organizations to function and grow.

Preparing national regulations for water resources management. Principles and practice

The present manual is an update of Legislative Study No. 52 (1994). Like its predecessor, it provides conceptual material for use in the preparation of national regulations for the management, development, use and protection of freshwater resources. The conceptual material is arranged according to the principal functions of water resources management, and it is complemented and illustrated by examples of original water management regulations. These have been drawn from a wide variety of mostly English-speaking countries. The manual is intended for the inspiration and reference of a multidisciplinary water-sector audience and, in particular, all those in government who participate in the preparation of regulations for the implementation of policies and principles enshrined in acts of legislature.

Report of the Conference of FAO. Thirty-second Session Rome, 29 November - 9 December 2003

As of 3 December 2003, FAO has 188 Members (187 Member Nations and one Member Organization.) FAO's membership comprises the Conference. The Conference is the supreme governing body of FAO that meets in regular session every two years. Its main functions are to determine the policies of the Organization, approve the Programme of Work and Budget, and make recommendations to Members and international organizations. In addition to being attended by all Members and associate Members of the Organization, it is also attended by observers from non-Member Nations, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations.

Report of the Council of FAO. Hundred and Twenty-fifth Session. Rome, 26-28 November 2003

The Council is the executive organ of the Conference. It has 49 Members and has powers delegated to it by the Conference.The Council meets at least four times between regular Conference sessions. In particular, it exercises functions dealing with the world food and agricultural situation and related matters, current and prospective activities of the Organization, including the Programme of Work and Budget, administrative matters, financial management of the Organization, and constitutional questions.

This guide has been prepared to support land administrators in governments and their counterparts in civil society who are involved in land access and land administration questions in rural development. It is frequently the case that gender issues are left out or misunderstood in such situations often with negative results. This guide is designed to show where and why gender inclusion is important in projects and programmes that aim at improving land tenure and land administration arrangements. It provides material to raise awareness of some of the most critical gender issues that threaten access to land and its benefits.

This guide has been prepared to familiarize readers with key issues in land tenure, especially as they relate to food insecurity and rural development situations. Land tenure issues are frequently ignored in rural development interventions, with often long-lasting, negative results. Analysis of how land tenure works in practice - as evidenced by who has what type of access to land and under what conditions - is essential. This guide is designed to assist technical officers in governments and civil society in understanding why and how land tenure issues should be considered in rural development projects. It analyses important contexts such as environmental degradation, gender discrimination, and conflicts, where land tenure is currently of critical concern.

FORESTRY
Section 3

Forestry Outlook Study for Africa. African forests: a view to 2020

Rome, 2003, 96 pp.
TC/M/Y4526/Ar
$14.00

The Forestry Outlook Study for Africa (FOSA), initiated on the recommendations of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission and the Near East Forestry Commission, is one of the series of regional outlook stidies undertaken by FAO in partnership with countries and institutions concerned about forestry in the region. Output from FOSA include a regional overview report and five subregional reports. This summary report provides a sythesis of key findings from the regional and subregional reports.

GENERAL
Section 9

Report of the Conference of FAO. Thirty-second Session Rome, 29 November - 9 December 2003

As of 3 December 2003, FAO has 188 Members (187 Member Nations and one Member Organization.) FAO's membership comprises the Conference. The Conference is the supreme governing body of FAO that meets in regular session every two years. Its main functions are to determine the policies of the Organization, approve the Programme of Work and Budget, and make recommendations to Members and international organizations. In addition to being attended by all Members and associate Members of the Organization, it is also attended by observers from non-Member Nations, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations.

Report of the Council of FAO. Hundred and Twenty-fifth Session. Rome, 26-28 November 2003

The Council is the executive organ of the Conference. It has 49 Members and has powers delegated to it by the Conference.The Council meets at least four times between regular Conference sessions. In particular, it exercises functions dealing with the world food and agricultural situation and related matters, current and prospective activities of the Organization, including the Programme of Work and Budget, administrative matters, financial management of the Organization, and constitutional questions.

GENERAL
Section 9

Report of the Conference of FAO. Thirty-second Session Rome, 29 November - 9 December 2003

As of 3 December 2003, FAO has 188 Members (187 Member Nations and one Member Organization.) FAO's membership comprises the Conference. The Conference is the supreme governing body of FAO that meets in regular session every two years. Its main functions are to determine the policies of the Organization, approve the Programme of Work and Budget, and make recommendations to Members and international organizations. In addition to being attended by all Members and associate Members of the Organization, it is also attended by observers from non-Member Nations, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations.

Report of the Council of FAO. Hundred and Twenty-fifth Session. Rome, 26-28 November 2003

The Council is the executive organ of the Conference. It has 49 Members and has powers delegated to it by the Conference.The Council meets at least four times between regular Conference sessions. In particular, it exercises functions dealing with the world food and agricultural situation and related matters, current and prospective activities of the Organization, including the Programme of Work and Budget, administrative matters, financial management of the Organization, and constitutional questions.